Emotional Child

Twelve-year-old Nova is eagerly awaiting the launch of the space shuttle Challenger - it's the first time a teacher is going into space, and kids across America will watch the event on live TV in their classrooms. Nova and her big sister, Bridget, share a love of astronomy and the space program. They planned to watch the launch together. But Bridget has disappeared, and Nova is in a new foster home. While foster families and teachers dismiss Nova as severely autistic and nonverbal, Bridget understands how intelligent and special Nova is, and all that she can't express.

They came in summer. They fell upon the land swiftly and suddenly. Through autumn they spread, like locusts, like mice, like a plague. Now its winter. They're still here. But so too are Ellie and Homer and their friends.

Welcome back to Deckawoo Drive for a sixth endearing installment in the companion series to Kate DiCamillo's New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books. Frank Endicott is a worrier. He worries about lions, submarines, black holes, leprosy, and armadillos. He lists his worries alphabetically in a notebook and suffers vivid nightmares that even a certain neighborhood pig can't dispatch. When he accompanies Eugenia Lincoln on an errand to duplicate a key at her favorite dark and dusty thrift shop, Frank earns fresh cause for alarm.

Ever since Grandma Lou gave her that squished penny, Judy can’t stop winning - at bowling, at spelling, at everything! For sure and absolute positive, she’ll ride that wave of good fortune all the way to the nation’s capital. Watch out, D.C. Here comes Judy Moody, the luckiest kid ever! Luckiest, that is, until her lucky penny has an unlucky accident. Suddenly it’s good-bye, Lucky Duck! Hello, C-A-L-A-M-I-T-Y! Has Judy’s luck gone down the toilet for good?

Rick's never questioned much. He's gone along with his best friend Jeff even when Jeff's acted like a bully and a jerk. He's let his father joke with him about which hot girls he might want to date even though that kind of talk always makes him uncomfortable. And he hasn't given his own identity much thought, because everyone else around him seemed to have figured it out.

New York Times best-selling author and artist James Dean brings listeners along for a fun, surprising, snowy adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat: Snow Daze, school is canceled, and Pete cannot wait to play in the snow with all his friends. Imagine a day filled with snowball fights, hot chocolate, snowcats, and more. But when the next day and the day after that are all snow days, Pete comes to a sudden realization: It is possible to have too many snow days.

Loretta and her twin brother, Waylon, are headed to middle school. Loretta has always been quick with her fists and her wits. Since Waylon is on the small side, Loretta doesn’t let anyone mess with him. But now she worries he won’t survive without her by his side. Her secret plan: Bulk him up with muscle over the summer. Little does she know that Waylon has a plan of his own. He’ll show his sister he can take care of himself.

Pride. Popularity . . . Poetry? Middle school. Ruby and Mia are total opposites: Ruby is a little awkward, not a “joiner,” and loves to write poetry. While Mia is type A, popular(ish), and wants to be class prez. They used to be friends. But now they have nothing in common anymore. . . . Or do they?

Life is difficult on the island of Sanlagita. To the west looms a vengeful mountain, one that threatens to collapse and bury the village at any moment. To the north, a dangerous fog swallows sailors who dare to venture out, looking for a more hospitable land. And what does the future hold for young girls? Chores and more chores. When Lalani Sarita’s mother falls gravely ill, 12-year-old Lalani faces an impossible task - she must leave Sanlagita and find the riches of the legendary Mount Isa, which towers on an island to the north.

Cowgirl Kate and her horse, Cocoa, love getting up early and herding cattle on the range. They are the closest pals, even though they don't always see eye to eye.

Meet Freddy Thresher, a boy who has a nose for trouble and a last name that's made him an expert on sharks. You can learn more about sharks, too! With content, humor, characters, and vocabulary that are perfect for the young listener - it's time to get ready for Freddy!

Pete the Cat can't wait to visit Grandma, especially because he gets to take a train ride to see her! The conductor gives Pete a tour of the train, and Pete gets to see the engine and honk the horn. He even makes new friends and plays games onboard. What a cool ride!

When a tornado rips through town, 12-year-old Ivy Aberdeen's house is destroyed, and her family of five is displaced. Ivy feels invisible and ignored in the aftermath of the storm - and what's worse, her notebook filled with secret drawings of girls holding hands has gone missing. Mysteriously, Ivy's drawings begin to reappear in her locker with notes from someone telling her to open up about her identity.

Welcome to "Bambi's Garden Adventure," a delightful tale designed to not only entertain but also to guide young readers on a journey of emotional growth and resilience. This enchanting story follows Bambi, a curious cat who discovers a magical garden teeming with vibrant creatures and hidden wonders. As she navigates the challenges within this mystical realm, she learns invaluable lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of kindness. This book is more than just a story; it's a tool for adults to foster meaningful conversations with children aged five to nine. Throughout the ...

Shadows of Silence: Healing From Childhood Emotional Neglect is a compassionate and transformative guide for anyone who has experienced the silent wounds of neglect, abandonment, and emotional deprivation during their formative years. Emotional neglect, though often invisible, can leave deep scars that affect self-worth, relationships, and overall well-being well into adulthood. This book offers a powerful combination of reflections and actionable strategies designed to help you overcome the lingering effects of childhood emotional neglect.

Want to know how you can hit the parenting pause button and achieve meltdown mastery for both you and your kids? Before you had kids of your own, did you ever look at parents in the midst of a full-blown screaming match with their children, and swear to yourself that that would never be you? But now you feel like you’re stuck in the worst cycle of losing your cool—and then drowning in a tidal wave of guilt after the storm? With the proper techniques, you can be well on your way to controlling your anger, nurturing the healthy and happy family dynamic you’ve always wanted.

From the two-time MAXY AWARDS WINNER for - BEST ROMANTIC SUSPENSE- a new Romantic Suspense Mystery Thriller! A Troubled Child is a coming-of-age contemporary romance that explores the lives of Lincoln West and Aneeka Thatcher, two people with tangled pasts who find themselves thrown together during rough times. This story is about love, resilience, redemption, and holding onto hope even when life throws curveballs. Lincoln West thought he had it all—a love so romantic, success, and happiness—until the pandemic tore his world apart, taking his beloved wife, Annie, whom he met on a cruise...

Acclaimed children’s author Suzy Kline has written more than 20 of the ever-popular Horrible Harry books for beginning readers. In Horrible Harry on the Ropes, everybody’s favorite third grader is staring down the most frightening thing he’s ever seen: the climbing rope at gym class. Harry doesn’t even want to touch the rope, much less climb it. But he’s going to have to conquer his fears to solve a Valentine’s Day mystery.

It takes only one day at their new school for Parker and Sven to become mortal enemies. Parker's had a terrible summer and just wants to be invisible while Sven is desperate to make an impression and be known as anything other than 'that boy with epilepsy'. When Parker discovers her beloved dog, Alaska - whom she had to give away last year - now belongs to Sven, she's determined to steal her back. Of course, that's easier said than done.

Edwina "Eddie" Beckey and Sally Hobart are best friends. They love to jump rope, camp, and eat chocolate doughnuts with sprinkles. Eddie wears different colored rubber bands on her wrist. She nevers takes them off until the one day she finds an important reason to pass them on to Sally.